Ulrich Beck
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Summary
Ulrich Beck was born on May 15, 1944[1], in Słupsk[2]. He died on January 1, 2015[3], in Munich[4]. He worked as a sociologist[5], university teacher[6], and economist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,143 views/month, #7,191 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Elisabeth Beck-Gernsheim[9]
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[10], Germany[11]
- Field of work: sociology[12]
- Employer: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[13], University of Münster[14], London School of Economics and Political Science[15]
- Educated at: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[16], London School of Economics and Political Science[17]
- Student: Marc Krautzberger[18]
- Notable work: risk society[19]
- Award received: Otto von der Gablentz award[20], Schader Award[21], Cicero Orator Prize[22], honorary doctor of the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt[23], Honorary doctor of the University of Lausanne[24], Honorary Doctorate of University of Buenos Aires[25], honorary doctor of Sofia University[26]
- Member of: Ethikkommission für eine sichere Energieversorgung[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Commons category: Ulrich Beck[29]
- Archives at: German Literature Archive Marbach[30]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[31]
- Family name: Beck[32]
- Given name: Ulrich[33]
- Work location: Munich[34]
- Manner of death: natural causes[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[36]
- Name in native language: Ulrich Beck[37]
Why It Matters
Ulrich Beck has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
He has been cited as an influence by Anthony Giddens, Baron Giddens[40], a politician[41], b. 1938[42], of United Kingdom[43], awarded the Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences[44], specialised in sociology[45].
FAQs
Where was Ulrich Beck born?
Ulrich Beck's place of birth was Słupsk[2].
Where did Ulrich Beck die?
Ulrich Beck passed away in Munich[4].
Who was Ulrich Beck married to?
Ulrich Beck's spouses include Elisabeth Beck-Gernsheim[9].
What did Ulrich Beck do for work?
Ulrich Beck worked as a sociologist[5], university teacher[6], and economist[7].
Where did Ulrich Beck go to school?
Ulrich Beck was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[16] and London School of Economics and Political Science[17].
What awards did Ulrich Beck receive?
Honors received include Otto von der Gablentz award[20], Schader Award[21], Cicero Orator Prize[22], and honorary doctor of the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt[23].
Who did Ulrich Beck influence?
Ulrich Beck has been cited as an influence by Anthony Giddens, Baron Giddens[40].